Insights

As Cobalt celebrates its 20th anniversary, we chat to Marcus Davies Bateman, about the journey the company has been on in those two decades, challenges faced and how things have changed.

It was our 20th birthday on 1st October! So whilst we popped some real-life Champagne corks, we took a moment to celebrate all the great things about Cobalt. It was a chance to reflect on what has made us the successful recruitment firm we are today.

We ask in this piece, is acquiring a RICS membership worth it for building surveyors and those across the built environment.

How has COVID affected the Real Estate industry and specifically business support roles like Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Operations staff within it? Find out here.

When in a competitive job market, you need to make sure you’re applying and interviewing for roles the right way. These tips could help you find your next role in FM.

​As part of our strategy to strengthen Cobalt's position as the leading global provider of professional recruitment services to the real estate and construction sectors, Cobalt is delighted to announce the opening of our first US office in New York.

FM's roles involve a lot of responsibility that you can showcase in an engaging, concise cover letter using keywords specific to Facilities Management. See how here.

Moving into a facilities manager role requires a diverse skillset. Here are a few key things every FM professional must know if they aim to progress their career.

The Sagrada Familia is simultaneously an unfinished building that has been under construction for almost 140 years, an iconic building that stands as a symbol for an entire city, and a spiritual building that is arguably the most impressive place of worship on the planet. Read its story here.

The position of a property determines its value more than any other asset, and the most valuable position of them all, is the city. Here’s our lowdown of the top 10 and their average property prices.

The advancement of technology and the ambition of mankind have enabled the constant evolution of infrastructure. Great ambition, however, often comes at an even greater price. Here are seven of the most expensive infrastructure projects in the world.

Cities are places that are centred around its people. An expertly constructed city is innovative in aesthetics, sustainability, and architecture. See our examples of some of the world's best here.